In our normal atmosphere we are subjected to approximately 14.7 pounds of pressure per square inch, with the air we breathe being composed of 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen. During HBOT the pressure in the chamber can be increased up to three times the normal atmospheric pressure. Standard hyperbaric therapy sessions pressure ranges from 1.5 to 3.0 atmospheres. The pressure in the chamber will be around 22 and 44 pounds per square inch, which is about the same pressure as being between 17 and 68 feet underwater.

Rob Pender, hyperbaric expert, is renowned as an early pioneer in the field of Hyperbaric medicine. Rob Pender started his journey in the medical world driven by his keen interest in sport. In the early sixties he studied and trained in Physiotherapy. On qualifying, it was no surprise that he soon became involved in professional sport and joined the medical teams at a number of Premiere football clubs. His reputation in the rehab of elite stars was soon recognised, which saw him travel across Europe treating players from the top European clubs.

In 1993 he then moved over to the Baltic area of the world to research how HBOT could benefit children with birth brain injuries. On completion of his clinical research he was presented with an award for his work with brain injured children by The Serbian Ministry of Health.

On returning to the UK, Rob continued as a freelance consultant in HBOT presenting the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen to a wide range of Medical establishments worldwide.

In 2004 Rob Pender decided to retire due to a knee replacement that had gone severely wrong, however, he remained active as an adviser and in 2013 returned to private practice where he headed up a specialist Hyperbaric medical centre. Rob has now jointly opened The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre in Mayfair.

Rob Pender has counted it an honour in having the opportunity to treat a wide range of people, from the refugees in Europe, International Government leaders, elite sports personnel and members of the Royal family.

Rob Pender was granted “Life time achievement award” for his dedication to the Hyperbaric Medicine by International Hyperbaric Medical Association at 11th International Symposium in New Orleans on 18th August 2017.

All patients will require an initial consultation. We’re happy to accept healthy clients on a self-elected basis (self referral) if it is for maintaining wellbeing. As for patients who suffer from a chronic condition, you need to be referred by your doctor or we will arrange a consultation with a medical doctor.

There are basically two types of chambers: monoplace and multiplace. Monoplace chambers are designed to treat a single person at a time. Multiplace chambers can have many people at one time which means sessions might be interrupted and less relaxing. We only use monoplace chambers as many of our clients like it to be a private (or discreet) experience and enjoy relaxing, meditating, listening to music or reading a book whilst in the chamber without interruption.

During HBOT, you’ll breathe in 100% pure oxygen (under normal conditions you only breathe about 21%). This increased level of oxygen may greatly improve your body’s ability to heal, speeding up your recovery time from illness and injury. The air pressure is also increased to twice the normal atmospheric pressure, so your lungs can gather more oxygen than would be possible breathing at a normal air pressure.

HBOT takes place in a hyperbaric chamber, which is something you’ve probably been in before (the inside of an aeroplane is essentially a large hyperbaric chamber). This is why at the start of treatment, some patients experience a sensation similar to that felt while flying and/or landing in an airplane.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can benefit you in the following ways:

✔ Healing and repairing of damaged cells

✔ Kills bacteria, reducing the chances of infection

✔ Reduces swelling

✔ Increases the growth of new blood vessels

Before your first treatment you will need to have a consultation with our hyperbaric expert, Rob Pender. This is to ensure we understand your needs and discuss the correct hyperbaric therapy plan for you based on your symptoms. Please ensure you let us know the following:

If you have any cold or flu symptoms, fever, sinus or nasal congestion, or chest congestion.

If there is a possibility that you may be pregnant.

If there has been a change in any of your medications.

If you have skipped a meal prior to your HBO treatment.

If you are diabetic and did not take your insulin prior to your treatment.

Before your first treatment you will need to have a consultation with our in-house hyperbaric expert, Rob Pender. This is to ensure we understand your needs and discuss the correct hyperbaric therapy plan for you based on your symptoms. Please ensure you let us know the following:

If you have any cold or flu symptoms, fever, sinus or nasal congestion, or chest congestion.

If there is a possibility that you may be pregnant.

If there has been a change in any of your medications.

If you have skipped a meal prior to your HBO treatment.

If you are diabetic and did not take your insulin prior to your treatment.

Patients generally feel calm and relaxed and enjoy the experience, and during the session you shouldn’t feel any noticeable difference once the chamber reaches treatment pressure. During compression and decompression, you may experience a slight pressure in your ears, which is similar to that of the feeling of descending in an aeroplane, which can be alleviated by swallowing or opening your mouth and popping your ears.

It has long been known that healing many areas of the body cannot take place without appropriate oxygen levels in the tissue. Most illnesses and injuries occur, and often linger, at the cellular or tissue level. In many cases, such as: circulatory problems; non-healing wounds; and strokes, adequate oxygen cannot reach the damaged area. The aim of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is to support the body’s natural healing ability and improve the quality of life of the patient in many areas alongside standard medical treatments.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is prescribed by a doctor and performed under supervision by a hyperbaric expert. Although there are minor risks like all medical treatments, overall hyperbaric oxygen therapy is extremely safe. The risks will be discussed with you before you sign your consent form for therapy.

A hyperbaric therapy plan is based on your diagnosis or condition. The number of sessions required varies according to each patient’s individual requirements, which will be discussed during your initial consultation with hyperbaric expert, Rob Pender. Some conditions only need 2-5 sessions, many other conditions require 20-40 sessions or more depending on the severity of the individual’s case.

The most common side effect is barotrauma to the ears and sinuses, also known as ‘aeroplane ears’ because it is commonly experienced when descending in an aeroplane, caused by the change in pressure. You can reduce the risk of experiencing barotrauma by using techniques such as popping your ears and swallowing. The hyperbaric chambers are pressurised gradually, giving your ears and sinuses time to acclimatise to the changed atmospheric pressure.